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Maria Machado Says She 'Presented' Trump With Her Nobel Peace Prize

Maria Machado Says She 'Presented' Trump With Her Nobel Peace Prize

Summary

Maria Corina Machado, Venezuela's opposition leader, says she gave President Donald Trump her Nobel Peace Prize during a meeting in Washington, D.C. This meeting took place shortly after a U.S.-led military operation in Caracas led to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

Key Facts

  • Maria Corina Machado is the opposition leader from Venezuela.
  • Machado claims she presented her Nobel Peace Prize to President Trump.
  • The meeting happened in Washington, D.C.
  • A recent U.S.-led military operation in Caracas resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife.
  • President Trump previously expressed admiration for Machado's award.
  • Nobel Peace Prizes are not intended to be transferred between individuals.

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